{"title":"Anosh Irani","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the evocative and thought-provoking works of \u003cem\u003eAnosh Irani\u003c\/em\u003e, an acclaimed author whose storytelling prowess has captivated readers worldwide. Born in Mumbai, India, and now residing in Canada, Anosh Irani blends his rich cultural heritage with experiences that span continents, offering a unique perspective in modern literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Parcel\u003c\/em\u003e stands out—a poignant narrative set in Mumbai's red-light district that delves into themes of identity, redemption, and human compassion. It invites readers to step into the lives of complex characters, each richly portrayed with empathy and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIrani's books, falling under the general fiction category, are renowned for their lyrical prose and intricate plots that challenge and engage. Whether you're a long-time admirer or a new reader venturing into fiction that bridges cultures and experiences, Anosh Irani's collection promises a literary journey that is both enlightening and transformative.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-parcel-by-anosh-irani-9781925322262","title":"The Parcel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"There is a term for me in almost every Indian language. I am reviled and revered, deemed to have been blessed, and cursed, with sacred powers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the swollen and crumbling red-light district of Kamathipura, at the heart of Bombay, Madhu is given a difficult and potentially lucrative task by her housemother—to prepare a newly arrived 'parcel' for its opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMadhu's home is Hijra House, one of the last bastions in the land war slowly consuming the area, as property developers vie for land, desperate to make way for their empty grey monoliths. It is here that 'hijras'—eunuchs, people of the third sex, 'neither here nor there'—ply their trade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow forty and with her looks and spirit waning, Madhu struggles with the task she has been given, confronted by memories of her past, of how she was rejected by her family—and by how she longs, secretly, to go back to them. Everything is dissolving within and around her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen, as the land war comes to a head, and with her housemother coming under pressure by the hijra elders to sell their home, Madhu realises she must do something to save herself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Parcel\u003c\/em\u003e is the masterful new novel from acclaimed author Anosh Irani, and is a savage and beautifully rendered story about community, belonging, and the cheapness of human life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46555668283628,"sku":"9781925322262","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13547953482873.jpg?v=1750107856"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/anosh-irani.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}